Adopting a topical approach in which mathematical concepts and skills are taught and reinforced, the Word Problems in Focus series serves two main purposes: to improve pupils’ problem-solving skills and to enhance their language abilities – by helping them to be both numerate and literate.

Each book in the series features the following:

• Worked Examples for each topic show common methods of solution used by most teachers and parents;

• Practice Questions allow pupils to apply and practise questions similar to the one discussed in the Worked Examples;